Graphic Designer

BB6 Defense; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BB6 Defense is hiring a Graphic Designer in Columbia, MD to translate complex technical information into clear visual stories for print, digital, dashboards, and video.

You will design static and interactive materials, create data visualizations, and support branding standards while collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience, or an Associate’s Degree/HS Diploma with 7+ years’ experience.
• Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.
• Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, 2D and 3D environments.
• Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.
• Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements and deliverables.
• Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, dashboards, infographics, and other visuals.
• Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions.
• Support branding initiatives and messaging campaigns.
• Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.
• Write, edit, and proofread technical and editorial content.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office to design and format deliverables.
• Collaborate with experts to verify content accuracy and messaging.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience

Associate’s Degree or HS Diploma with 7+ years’ experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Graphic Designer

Location: Columbia, MD

Position Type: Full Time

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

At BB6 Defense, we solve problems before they happen, deliver results when it matters most, and thrive in high-stakes environments. We’re building a team of mission-driven professionals who bring precision, agility, and expertise to the fight.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. In this role, you’ll translate complex technical information into effective visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables.
• Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, infographics, and other visual communications products.
• Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions for technical and executive-level audiences.
• Support communications and outreach strategies, branding initiatives, and messaging campaigns.
• Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.
• Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce deliverables.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to verify content accuracy and ensure clear, consistent messaging.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.
• Apply organizational brand standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for delivery, collaboration, and future reuse.
• Coordinate multiple assignments, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.
• Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure they are accurate, effective, visually consistent, and appropriate for the intended audience.

What You Bring to the Fight

• Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience, or Associate’s Degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years’ experience.
• Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.
• Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.
• Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.
• Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.